Blockchain Technology Track Mentor / Facilitator, Kenya at University of Nairobi

Position Overview

This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, offered on a two-year fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator of the Project. The role focuses on guiding participants through the blockchain innovation track — helping them understand blockchain fundamentals, apply distributed ledger technology in solving real-world challenges, and build working prototypes aligned with Kenya's digital transformation agenda.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality blockchain sessions during boot camps and hackathons, focusing on both foundational and applied concepts such as distributed ledgers, smart contracts, NFTs, and DeFi
• Mentor participants throughout the innovation cycle, from ideation and problem framing to concept development, prototype design, and testing
• Provide both one-on-one and group mentorship to startup teams developing blockchain-based solutions in sectors such as agriculture, finance, logistics, and health
• Collaborate with other mentors, facilitators, and technical experts to foster a cohesive and interdisciplinary learning environment
• Design and continuously refine blockchain learning modules, practical laboratories, and exercises that promote hands-on engagement and applied learning
• Support the facilitation of design-thinking sessions, innovation sprints, and team-based hackathon challenges by integrating blockchain technology components
• Assist in organizing and coordinating blockchain-related technical clinics, ensuring effective scheduling, delivery, and resource management
• Guide participants in the use of blockchain development tools such as Solidity, Remix IDE, MetaMask, Hardhat, and Truffle
• Provide technical feedback on participants' prototypes and advise on scalability, sustainability, and compliance with relevant blockchain standards

Reference Number

AD/2/10/2026 - 1 POST